EmbyCon
EmbyCon: A focused Kodi add-on for browsing and playing media from an Emby server. Ranked #19 of 22 in Kodi Add-ons by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for emby users who only need to browse and play in Kodi.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forEmby users who only need to browse and play in Kodi
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Add-on typeMedia source
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Browses Emby server media from within Kodi
- Plays media from an Emby server within Kodi
- Free to use and GPLv2-licensed
Where it doesn't
- Focused on browsing and playback rather than synchronization
- Specific playback formats are not documented
- Supported Kodi platforms are not documented
Our verdict on EmbyCon
EmbyCon is a Kodi add-on for people who want to browse and play media stored on an Emby server within Kodi. Its role is deliberately focused: it connects Kodi to an Emby media source for those two activities, rather than serving as a general-purpose library-management tool. It is a fit for Emby users who want access to server media in Kodi; users looking for a broader synchronization workflow should consider Emby’s separate Kodi synchronization add-on instead.
The project describes EmbyCon as a lightweight add-on and identifies it as GPLv2-licensed. That makes licensing and scope straightforward, but buyers should keep expectations tied to the documented job: browsing and playback. The available project information does not describe specific playback formats, so people whose choice depends on format support should verify that requirement before relying on EmbyCon. It is listed as free, with no paid tier to weigh against these core functions.
EmbyCon’s appeal is the narrow integration between Emby and Kodi. The documented capabilities cover browsing media files from an Emby server and playing those files within Kodi, but do not establish library-management functions or supported Kodi platforms. Choose it when that direct browse-and-play connection is sufficient. It is a weaker fit for users who need synchronization, want documented format or platform coverage, or expect a wider set of media-management features from a Kodi add-on.
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EmbyCon fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Add-on type | Media source |
| Playback features | Not verified |
| Library features | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Not verified |
| Installation source | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Emby, Kodi |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | github.com |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
EmbyCon integrations
EmbyCon lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Emby
- Kodi
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